University of London Institute in Paris

The University of London Institute in Paris

The University of London Institute in Paris (ULIP) is the first British institute on continental Europe, offering a UK degree from the heart of Paris working in partnership with many of the institutions within the University of London federation.

ULIP is dedicated to promoting the study of language and cultural understanding, providing undergraduate programmes in the fields of French Studies and International Politics whilst also running a postgraduate programme in Urban History and Culture. ULIP continues to be a bridge between British and French academic communities, providing world-class education through life-changing learning experiences. The Student Action for Refugees (STAR) is one of two charities affiliated with ULIP. STAR works to support the rights of refugees and asylum seekers by raising awareness in communities of the issues faced by refugees and asylum seekers. It also helps to support individuals as they look to begin or restart their education, whilst campaigning for better action from the government. In 2019-20, ULIP students working in partnership with STAR held a lecture and Q&A session to raise awareness on the process and difficulties often faced by individuals applying for asylum in the UK and France. This included looking at the legality in the way refugees and asylum seekers are treated in both states, the difficulties to finding safe passages and the issues of dehumanisation in describing a person by their asylum status. They also raised awareness of the issues surrounding equal access for refugees, campaigning for scholarships for individuals seeking refuge in the UK and Europe, as currently students have to pay international fees if they wish to study. Other notable campaigns include #FamilyTogether, a coalition campaign to lift the ban on work when seeking asylum and #TheseWallsMustFall, a campaign for the end of detention centres.

If you wish to find out more information in the incredible work STAR do, please follow this link: www.star-network.org.uk/index.php